Employer: Federal Department of Rural Development (FDRD) -
Vacancy - Procurement Officer
Our Client
Federal Department of Rural Development is a Programme Management Unit That recognizes the importance of family farming by reducing poverty and improving global food security in the Country this Year 2014.
Vacancy - Procurement Officer
Our Client
Federal Department of Rural Development is a Programme Management Unit That recognizes the importance of family farming by reducing poverty and improving global food security in the Country this Year 2014.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), is a Ministry of the Nigerian government that regulates agricultural research, agriculture and natural resources, forestry and veterinary research all over Nigeria.
For effective programme take-off, the FMARD is constituting a National Programme Management Unit (NPMU) at the Programme Headquarters in Abuja. Consequently, part of the proceeds of the VCDP credit will be applied to engage the services of the following officer at the Programme Headquarters, Abuja.
We are recruiting to fill the position of Procurement Officer
Job Title: Procurement Officer (PO)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the management of Programme procurement activities as part of Programme
Implementation arrangements, in accordance with relevant National and IFAD Procurement Guidelines, building capacities of other Programme Implementing Partners.
Specific Duties:
-Undertake procurement activity as per the draft Procurement Plan which provides the estimated cost s and the basis for the
-procurement methods for each procurement item under the programme.
-Prepare technical specifications for procurement of goods, works and services.
-Prepare bidding documents, tender notices, and invitations for bids.
-Receive, open and evaluate bids, as well as finalize contracts.
-Administer contracts to ensure compliance with the contract conditions, payment terms.
-Maintain all the records relating to procurement.
-Maintain a separate record relating to complaints and their redressal.
-Update periodically the Procurement Plan in agreement with the Programme team to reflect the actual programme implementation needs and improvements in institutional capacity.
-Ensure implementation of agreed procurement arrangements.
-Prepare procurement implementation reports in accordance with reporting requirements of IFAD and the government for both
-the NPMU and consolidated reports for the entire programme.
-Providing guidance and supervision for the state, the beneficiaries and service providers.
-Ensuring that the procurement capacity of state, beneficiaries and service providers is developed.
Terms of Appointment:
-Two year contract, subject to renewal for a maximum of 6 years, based on performance.
Qualification and Experience
-University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. Masters degree will bean added advantage
-Minimum of 7 years of relevant post qualification experience in donor supported programmes.
-Strong background and experience in successfully carrying out procurement using similar procedures, methods, specifications
-etc.
-Knowledge (at least 6 years) of internationally accepted 'best practice' systems, the Nigerian Procurement Laws and guidelines and experiences in working with donor funded projects.
-Good writing skills and good computer skills required
-Ability of team spirit, good interpersonal and conflict management skills
-Integrity and confidentiality.
-Interpersonal and time management skills.
Application Closing Date
18th February, 2014.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to:
The Director,
Federal Department of Rural Development
No. 30 127, Algiers Street,
Beside PDP National Secretariat,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, FCT.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Advice Every Candidate Applying for the position to subscribe for RC_Portal Notification HERE
The RC_Portal will Notify you of your file number after your application has been received.
Note:
-This position is open to serving public officers as well as other interested candidates.
-Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications must bear the positions applied for, on the top right hand side of the envelopes
For effective programme take-off, the FMARD is constituting a National Programme Management Unit (NPMU) at the Programme Headquarters in Abuja. Consequently, part of the proceeds of the VCDP credit will be applied to engage the services of the following officer at the Programme Headquarters, Abuja.
We are recruiting to fill the position of Procurement Officer
Job Title: Procurement Officer (PO)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the management of Programme procurement activities as part of Programme
Implementation arrangements, in accordance with relevant National and IFAD Procurement Guidelines, building capacities of other Programme Implementing Partners.
Specific Duties:
-Undertake procurement activity as per the draft Procurement Plan which provides the estimated cost s and the basis for the
-procurement methods for each procurement item under the programme.
-Prepare technical specifications for procurement of goods, works and services.
-Prepare bidding documents, tender notices, and invitations for bids.
-Receive, open and evaluate bids, as well as finalize contracts.
-Administer contracts to ensure compliance with the contract conditions, payment terms.
-Maintain all the records relating to procurement.
-Maintain a separate record relating to complaints and their redressal.
-Update periodically the Procurement Plan in agreement with the Programme team to reflect the actual programme implementation needs and improvements in institutional capacity.
-Ensure implementation of agreed procurement arrangements.
-Prepare procurement implementation reports in accordance with reporting requirements of IFAD and the government for both
-the NPMU and consolidated reports for the entire programme.
-Providing guidance and supervision for the state, the beneficiaries and service providers.
-Ensuring that the procurement capacity of state, beneficiaries and service providers is developed.
Terms of Appointment:
-Two year contract, subject to renewal for a maximum of 6 years, based on performance.
Qualification and Experience
-University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. Masters degree will bean added advantage
-Minimum of 7 years of relevant post qualification experience in donor supported programmes.
-Strong background and experience in successfully carrying out procurement using similar procedures, methods, specifications
-etc.
-Knowledge (at least 6 years) of internationally accepted 'best practice' systems, the Nigerian Procurement Laws and guidelines and experiences in working with donor funded projects.
-Good writing skills and good computer skills required
-Ability of team spirit, good interpersonal and conflict management skills
-Integrity and confidentiality.
-Interpersonal and time management skills.
Application Closing Date
18th February, 2014.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to:
The Director,
Federal Department of Rural Development
No. 30 127, Algiers Street,
Beside PDP National Secretariat,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, FCT.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Advice Every Candidate Applying for the position to subscribe for RC_Portal Notification HERE
The RC_Portal will Notify you of your file number after your application has been received.
Note:
-This position is open to serving public officers as well as other interested candidates.
-Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications must bear the positions applied for, on the top right hand side of the envelopes
